Summary of Investments Other Than Investments in Related Parties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

SEC Schedule, 12-15, Insurance Companies, Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]

Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties [Table Text Block]

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE I-SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS-OTHER THAN

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES

December 31, 2018

(in millions)

Type of Investment	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amount at Which Shown in the Balance Sheets(1)
Fixed maturity securities:
United States government and government agencies and authorities	$	2,234	$	2,186	$	2,186
State and political subdivisions	721		752		752
Foreign governments(2)	6,449		7,635		7,635
Public utilities	2,876		2,909		2,909
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	5,472		5,437		5,437
All other corporate bonds	21,130		21,073		21,073
Total fixed maturity securities	$	38,882	$	39,992	$	39,992
Equity securities	$	108	$	82	$	82
Mortgage loans on real estate	4,966				4,966
Policy loans	1,345				1,345
Funds withheld at interest	5,762				5,762
Short-term investments	143				143
Other invested assets	1,915				1,915
Total investments	$	53,121			$	54,205

(1) Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value.

(2) Includes fixed maturities directly issued by foreign governments, supranational and foreign government-sponsored enterprises.